The eponymous album, released in 1996, eventually reached certified gold, and the single “Tell Me” was featured on the soundtrack for the movie “Eddie.” In 1997 the group entered some legal drama, filing a suit to leave their contract with Island Records when their manager was hit on the head by an Island employee, and by the end both sides came to a settlement with Dru Hill still remaining on their contract.

Immediately after signing the record deal, they started working on their first album.

The group originally would perform gospel music, but made the switch to R&B and in 1996 they caught their big break when they were signed to Island Record’s “Island Black” division. This space can be used for music festivals, opening acts, sports tailgating, corporate functions, and other outdoor attractions.Friends since middle school, Tamir Ruffin (aka Nokio) recruited Mark Andres (aka Sisqo) and James Green (aka Big Woody Rock) to join him in a singing group, and they began performing around the Baltimore area and after a while, Larry Anthony (aka Jazz) joined the group. Artist- and crew-friendly touches include private and direct crew access to the backstage loading dock large state-of-the-art green rooms close to the stage, with separate and numerous dressing rooms and chic lounges with kitchen and entertainment areas.Ī unique outdoor festival space uses the space under the elevated I-395 thoroughfare, includes stages, firepits, bars, seating, and restrooms. Inside, features a broad mainstage with shallow orchestra seating that accommodates a standing room for 3,400 patrons and optional chair seating for 2,600 patrons, no viewer will ever be more than 115 feet away from the stage. The new venue is designed for concerts, performances, sporting events, and corporate banquet events, with an emphasis on an extraordinary user experience for the VIP, the guest, the artist and for the crew. Our challenge in designing the Ostend Baltimore was to take the distinctive Paramount brand from NY with significant history and recreate it in new surroundings in Baltimore. world-class live music and event venue between M&T Bank Stadium and Horseshoe Casino. The Ostend Baltimore will be a 70,000 sq. The project was formerly known as The Paramount Baltimore. D3i is The Ostend Baltimore concert venue design architect and planner.

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